Book Series · 18 Books

World of Adventures Books

In order from The Legend of Red Horse Cavern to Flight of the Hawk.

The World of Adventures series is a set of 18 chapter books by Gary Paulsen, published between 1994 and 1998. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 80 pages.

Captive!
Hook 'Em, Snotty!
The Rock Jockeys
The Treasure of El Patron
Curse of the Ruins
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Legend of Red Horse Cavern
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1994

The Legend of Red Horse Cavern

By Gary Paulsen

Uncovering an Apache legend, two friends face bandits and a headless warrior in dark caverns.

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Summary: In the shadowy depths of the Sacramento Mountains, Will "Little Bear" Tucker and Sarah Thompson stumble upon an ancient Apache secret. Pursued by relentless bandits and haunted by a headless warrior, they must navigate a treacherous underground maze. Can they escape the caverns' eerie grip, or will the legend claim them forever?
In reading order

World of Adventures Series

18 books · Published 1994–1998

Captive!
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Captive!

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1995

Trapped in a cabin, Roman faces masked gunmen and his past.

Hook 'Em, Snotty!
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$350

Hook 'Em, Snotty!

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1995

Cousins clash at a ranch, facing a wild bull, a storm, and troublemakers.

The Rock Jockeys
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The Rock Jockeys

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1995

Trapped on Devil's Wall, climbers face a chilling survival dilemma after discovering a bomber's dark secret.

Skydive!
Series
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$399

Skydive!

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1996

A teen uncovers a drug smuggling ring at a skydiving school.

Grizzly
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Grizzly

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997

A boy confronts a grizzly threatening his family's ranch.

Curse of the Ruins
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Curse of the Ruins

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1998

Siblings search for their missing father amid ancient ruins and a rumored curse.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the World of Adventures series?

There are 18 books in the World of Adventures series. It began with The Legend of Red Horse Cavern in 1994, and the newest book, Flight of the Hawk, was published in 1998.

What order should you read the World of Adventures books in?

Start with The Legend of Red Horse Cavern and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #18.

What ages are the World of Adventures books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring World of Adventures to life.

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Gary Paulsen

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